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May 8, 2012
The Voice Finale: Dear TV-Watching America, Chris Mann Is Too Dull Even For You
Granted, the show is called The Voice, thus emphasizing contestants' ability to sing; and granted, Chris Mann can expertly render notes given to him on a sheet of music, which many others (probably including his coach, Christina Aguilera) can't do as well; and granted, Mann's Vanderbilt training and ... More >>
Blogs
April 30, 2012
Live Photos, 4/27/12: Coldplay Brings a Neon Storm to San Jose
Coldplay Friday, April 27, 2012 HP Pavilion, San Jose The members of Coldplay had been lurking around San Francisco for nearly a week, strolling over the Golden Gate Bridge and flying kites at Ocean Beach. On Friday, the band played the first of two shows at San Jose's HP Pavilion, bringing its new ... More >>
Blogs
April 23, 2012
A First Listen to The Flaming Lips and Heady Fwends, Feat. Ke$ha, Erykah Badu, Bon Iver and More
I loved, loved the Flaming Lips' Embryonic, and find The Soft Bulletin to be a pretty magical cornucopia. Pretty big fan of 1995's Clouds Taste Metallic as well. Yet I've never considered for even a second if the Lips could be one of my Favorite Bands. They might've struck gold three-ish times, but ... More >>
Blogs
February 24, 2012
Live Review, 2/23/12: Big Black Delta Delivers Maximalist Sounds for a Minimal Crowd at Rickshaw Stop
Big Black Delta New Diplomat Feb. 23, 2012 Rickshaw Stop / Popscene SF Better than: Blown speakers. A slate of marquee shows filled San Francisco venues Thursday night, with Built to Spill, Sleigh Bells, Budos Band, and locals Thao and John Vanderslice selling out their respective venues. But neve ... More >>
Blogs
February 13, 2012
The Grammys: A Timeline of Madness and Misery
The 54th Annual Grammy Awards happened yesterday. Which we're sure you know already. If you missed it, however, you may have missed some of the weirdest details. So here, for your convenience, is a timeline of events. Get comfortable, 'cause this thing was a three-and-a-half-hour carnival of absurdi ... More >>
Blogs
January 13, 2012
Things Music Critics Hate: Skrillex
Music criticism is as much an affliction as an occupation -- especially these days, it's far more reliable as a sickness than a paycheck. Things Music Critics Hate is an occasional series that will attempt to diagnose and explain the broadly shared beliefs and biases that shape the landscape of musi ... More >>
Blogs
December 16, 2011
A Second-By-Second Breakdown of the Worst Christmas Music Video Ever Made
In case you missed all the twinkling lights and massive, decorated trees everywhere, the holiday season is well and truly upon us. And, as you already know, that means it's also the season for awful, cringe-worthy music you can only listen to for -- at most -- one week of the year (the only excep ... More >>
News
November 2, 2011
SF Weekly Letters
In case you missed all the twinkling lights and massive, decorated trees everywhere, the holiday season is well and truly upon us. And, as you already know, that means it's also the season for awful, cringe-worthy music you can only listen to for -- at most -- one week of the year (the only excep ... More >>
Blogs
September 14, 2011
Toby Keith and Kenny Chesney: Bullshit & Transcendence in This Week's Top Country Singles
Thing Toby Keith has never said: "Nah, man, that might be a little much."On occasion, All Shook Down gives a listen to the music that is to real America what brine is to a cucumber. This is one of those occasions. Toby Keith, "Made in America" Chart Position: No. 5 Verdict: Fantastic, but ... More >>
Music
July 27, 2011
Bouncer Examines the Friendliness at Zeki's Bar
Thing Toby Keith has never said: "Nah, man, that might be a little much."On occasion, All Shook Down gives a listen to the music that is to real America what brine is to a cucumber. This is one of those occasions. Toby Keith, "Made in America" Chart Position: No. 5 Verdict: Fantastic, but ... More >>
Blogs
June 23, 2011
The Top 10 Harshest Pitchfork Disses of 2011 -- So Far
Tthere's something undeniably juicy about reading an excoriating review of a new album -- especially on a site like Pitchfork, where a low score carries considerable weight, and where writers are given plenty of space and freedom to carve up the works they don't like. Given the choice, wouldn't you ... More >>
Blogs
May 24, 2011
What Is Dad Rock, Exactly? One Dad's Opinion
billcosby.com In a segment from a season 1 episode of "The Cosby Show," the sitcom's namesake delightfully illustrates how pop music can function as a generational wedge. "I thought it had come down the hallway," Bill Cosby says in reference to the deafening music playing on daughter Sondra's ... More >>
Blogs
February 24, 2011
In Which We Attempt to Review Lil B's New 676-Song Mixtape, and Only Partially Succeed
Three download files, a Word doc of tracklisting, and 676 songs: Lil B's insane new mixtape.He claims to be Justin Bieber's cousin. He only has sex in space (or Japan). He samples Coldplay, Arcade Fire, and Radiohead several times each. He has eight different songs called "Suck My Dick." He's Lil ... More >>
Blogs
November 29, 2010
Not So Silent Night: Which One Of These Local Bands Should Share a Stage with the Smashing Pumpkins?
Caleb KuhlThey are IAMEMPIRE.Live 105 recently announced a shortlist of local bands vying to perform at Not So Silent Night, the radio station's annual holiday concert, alongside the Smashing Pumpkins, the Black Keys, Phoenix, and some other band no one cares about. Ever since the announcement, o ... More >>
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September 23, 2010
Local Natives: Worth Staying Up Past Curfew For
Local NativesLocal NativesThe Love LanguageThe Union Line September 22, 2010 @ The Fillmore Better than: Other popular indie boy bands.Last night's crowd at the Fillmore was shockingly underage. Standing in the first three rows, I felt incredibly uncomfortable when I realized I wa ... More >>
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September 13, 2010
Top Six Most Inappropriate Uses of a Song on TV, Ever
Having heard the news that Lou Reed reportedly refused to let Susan Boyle perform "Perfect Day" on America's Got Talent last week (resulting in her apparently fleeing the country in floods of tears; Reed says legal issues were to blame), we couldn't help but start thinking about the variety of so ... More >>
Blogs
June 18, 2010
Gypsy Jazz, Masked Punks, Crafts and Beers, Doom Metal, Grease, and Free World Music
Angélique Kidjo plays for free this Sunday as part of the Stern Grove FestivalThis weekend, you can join in a group Grease sing-along, witness a masked punk legend in action, celebrate the art of craft, check in with the world-music scene and ride a seven-person bicycle -- all for less than two ... More >>
Calendar
June 9, 2010
Whaty Whaty?
Angélique Kidjo plays for free this Sunday as part of the Stern Grove FestivalThis weekend, you can join in a group Grease sing-along, witness a masked punk legend in action, celebrate the art of craft, check in with the world-music scene and ride a seven-person bicycle -- all for less than two ... More >>
Blogs
May 4, 2010
What To Do? Tuesday's Pick: B.o.B. with Lupe Fiasco
Tonight is your chance to see a hip-hop star with a playful self-image shooting his way to the top. As Sean Fennessey wrote in our April 21 issue, B.o.B. is about to get ridiculously huge. Whether the Atlanta rapper is being called Bobby Ray or his abbreviated shortcut of a moniker, the dude is m ... More >>
Music
April 21, 2010
B.o.B is about to get ridiculously popular
Tonight is your chance to see a hip-hop star with a playful self-image shooting his way to the top. As Sean Fennessey wrote in our April 21 issue, B.o.B. is about to get ridiculously huge. Whether the Atlanta rapper is being called Bobby Ray or his abbreviated shortcut of a moniker, the dude is m ... More >>
Blogs
January 15, 2010
Dramatic Comedy: Conan O'Brien Pulls Out of SF Sketchfest
Pic via ScrapetvTonight Show Host Conan O'Brien just pulled out from what was sure to be a very special tribute to his career at this weekend's SF Sketchfest. The sold out show was going to be held at the Herbst Theatre this Sunday at 2 pm. Ticket holders received the following email this afterno ... More >>
Blogs
June 30, 2009
Chron Clueless About the Current State of Radio
Radio GaGa? No, Lady Gaga Interesting article on Bay Area radio Music Directors in today's Chron. When I say interesting, it's because the information presented runs counter not only to what's currently happening with the commercial radio industry, but is written in such a way to suggest that writer ... More >>
Film
April 22, 2009
Revealed: Everything you wanted to know — or didn't — about Canuck headbangers Anvil
Radio GaGa? No, Lady Gaga Interesting article on Bay Area radio Music Directors in today's Chron. When I say interesting, it's because the information presented runs counter not only to what's currently happening with the commercial radio industry, but is written in such a way to suggest that writer ... More >>
Blogs
February 12, 2009
Last Night: The Gutter Twins at the Independent
The Gutter Twins (Greg Dulli and Mark Lanegan) February 11, 2009 The Independent Better Than: Joaquin Phoenix' new rap career The audience: Reg'lar folks, mostly dressed in shades of the bruise palette. Two parkas, one with a fur-lined hood. Three trilbies. Smatterings of plaid. One army coat tr ... More >>
Blogs
December 29, 2008
Top Ten Hip-Hop Albums Of 2008
By Dan Leroy A couple of weeks ago, an expert on the Harry Potter series told an audience of high school kids how lucky they were to have this Big Shared Experience--these seven books and 41,000 words in common. What does Harry Potter have to do with hip-hop in 2008? In an age when many year-end ... More >>
Blogs
December 8, 2008
Last Night: Live 105's Battle of the Opening Bands
(Dizzy Balloon gets crafty with the merch setup)Live 105's Not So Silent Night Local Band Competition Finals with: Picture Atlantic, Please Do Not Fight, Go Kart Mozart, Music For Animals, and Dizzy BalloonMonday, Dec. 7, 2008Cafe du NordWords and images by Jennifer MaerzLast night, Live 105-suppor ... More >>
Music
October 24, 2007
Hear This
(Dizzy Balloon gets crafty with the merch setup)Live 105's Not So Silent Night Local Band Competition Finals with: Picture Atlantic, Please Do Not Fight, Go Kart Mozart, Music For Animals, and Dizzy BalloonMonday, Dec. 7, 2008Cafe du NordWords and images by Jennifer MaerzLast night, Live 105-suppor ... More >>
Music
October 3, 2007
Love Like Fire
An Ocean in the Air (Black Ludella)
Music
September 12, 2007
The Bravery Far from Bold
An Ocean in the Air (Black Ludella)
Music
August 29, 2007
The Frames
The Cost (Anti/Epitaph)
Blogs
July 22, 2007
Prince's Planet Earth CD Review: Purple Drizzle
The Cost (Anti/Epitaph)
Blogs
June 20, 2007
Heavenly States Sign Film Option for Libya Movie
The Cost (Anti/Epitaph)
Film
May 23, 2007
Busker Love
Once upon a time in Ireland, a girl met a guy and they made sweet music
Film
April 18, 2007
Arresting Development
You liked Shaun of the Dead? Then Hot Fuzz will bust a cap in your arse.
Music
November 15, 2006
Pop Quiz
You may indeed call it a comeback — Jay-Z and Rocky are out of retirement! It's boxers vs. ballers.
Music
August 23, 2006
Bittersweet Symphonies:Popscene's decade of Anglophile adoration
You may indeed call it a comeback — Jay-Z and Rocky are out of retirement! It's boxers vs. ballers.
Dining
May 31, 2006
One-Man Band
Dining at Canteen is like having your own private chef
Music
March 8, 2006
Hairy Hippies Rule
Stephen McBean makes love, war, and Mountaintops
Music
December 14, 2005
Band Advice
How to get all the blow jobs and cash you can handle, in eight easy steps
Music
December 7, 2005
DNA Loungin'
Observing the mating rituals of horny dudes at the Noc Noc
Music
November 9, 2005
Journalism 101
Dear Reactionaries: If you think the New Times merger spells trouble for local music, read this column
Music
August 3, 2005
A Fanclub's Notes
Once hyped as a supergroup, Teenage Fanclub may have to settle for midlevel stardom, and that may be just fine
Summer Guide
June 29, 2005
Music Highlights
Bands reunited, sock-stuffing legends, and chanteuses from Charo to Chaka? It could only mean summer sounds in the Bay Area!
Music
February 2, 2005
Hear This
Hip hop's first agitprop supergroup has arrived, and so have four teenage siblings from Texas who play indie pop. Yippee!
Calendar
April 7, 2004
This Week's Day-by-Day Picks
Hip hop's first agitprop supergroup has arrived, and so have four teenage siblings from Texas who play indie pop. Yippee!
Listen Up
March 17, 2004
Band Directory
Hip hop's first agitprop supergroup has arrived, and so have four teenage siblings from Texas who play indie pop. Yippee!
Film
November 19, 2003
Reps Etc.
Hip hop's first agitprop supergroup has arrived, and so have four teenage siblings from Texas who play indie pop. Yippee!
Music
October 22, 2003
Prick
Don't hate me because I'm corporate
Music
August 6, 2003
Steadman
Revive
Music
May 21, 2003
Accidental Tourists
Is the Music the next big thing or just a bunch of very lucky guys?
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